Opening hours
Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as on 14 July, 25 December and 1 January.
Prices
Free entry: access to exhibitions, residencies and conferences is free. However, some specific events may be subject to a fee, in which case this will be specified during registration.
Access
Address
Martell corporate foundation
16 Avenue Paul Firino Martell
16100 Cognac France
Access
Road: exit Cognac
Free visitor parking on site.
Railway:
From Paris, Bordeaux or the coast, transfer to TER by the stations of Angoulême or Saintes
Air:
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
Accessibility
The Foundation has obtained the Tourism & Disability label for all four disabilities (hearing, mental, motor and visual). This official label is a tribute to the work undertaken to ensure an accessible welcome for all. It recognizes the efforts made to design spaces, visit routes and inclusive mediation mechanisms, allowing each visitor, regardless of their abilities, to fully experience the various proposals of the Foundation.
Spaces Access
All public areas of the Foundation are accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM) thanks to:
- parking spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility next to the Foundation entrance (16 avenue Paul Firino Martell)
- 2 elevators
- adapted toilet cabinets
- seating to rest in the exhibition rooms
- folding canes seats and a wheelchair available on loan, on request at reception
At the request of established groups or specialized institutions, the Foundation can offer a tailor-made visit to discover the exhibitions.
Information and reservation at 05 45 36 33 51 or by email at [email protected]
Booklet in French Easy to Read and Understand (FALC)
A booklet in French, FALC (Facile A Lire et à Comprendre), presents the current temporary exhibition (available in June 2026).
You can request this booklet at reception to visit with.
You can also download this booklet to prepare your visit.
You can use it alone or in a group.
Bag
You can borrow a bag with soothing items at the Foundation reception. In this bag there are: sunglasses, an anti-noise headset, an anti-stress ball, an hourglass, and a magnifying glass.

